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Darien, CT|
Unique Food Hall Delivery Chain Opens In Darien
The location represents the brand's eighth Connecticut storefront.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
2 Charged With DWI After Separate Crashes In Brookhaven Town: Police
They took place within about two hours of each other on Sunday night, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Wildfire Smoke Over IL: What Residents Need To Know About Air Quality
Local emergency responders share guidance as smoke creates unhealthy conditions for many.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Reston Senior Housing Proposal Clears Initial Filing Milestone In Fairfax County
Fairfax County has accepted a Reston senior housing special exception application for processing. Plans propose 70 age-restricted homes.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
La Grange Restaurant Burglary Suspect Arrested: Cops
The man was smoking and drinking when he entered through an unlocked door, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Details Latest Crash At Fuller's Car Wash
Did you press the accelerator? "I don't think so," the employee was quoted as saying.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|
Plans Call For New Building, Restaurant Space At North Andover Airport
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the project this week.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Public Safety Committee Refines Site Evaluation Process, Debates Public Outreach Timeline
Ridgefield's Public Safety Facilities Committee refined site scoring criteria and debated public outreach before facility recommendations.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Philadelphia, PA|
Lebron James To Sixers Gains Traction, Decision Could Be Imminent: Reports
One of the greatest of all time is strongly considering the Sixers for the final stage of his long career.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Homicide Investigation Underway At Tuscaloosa Apartment Complex
Authorities confirm that a homicide investigation is underway at a Tuscaloosa apartment complex.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Hundreds Greet Big Boy 4014 In Smoke And Heat
Hundreds gathered in wildfire smoke and heat for another look at the Union Pacific's mighty Big Boy 4014 steam engine.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Death Toll Rises To 2 In UES Legionnaires' Outbreak, Lawyer Says
This is the second death in the outbreak that has sickened 67 people and started on July 2.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Petaluma, CA|
10,000 And More Maniacs, Surfer Dudes, A16, Ballet, And New Party Place: 5 North Bay Events
Concerts, dining, dance, and a brewery opening highlight upcoming events across Petaluma and Healdsburg this summer.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Malverne-Lynbrook, NY|
6 Nabbed In 14-Month-Long, One Of Largest Gun Trafficking Investigations, In Nassau County History: DA
DA Anne Donnelly says they tried "to flood" the county's communities with "deadly narcotics and nearly 50 illegal firearms.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Former Summit Police Chief Gets 3 Years For Taking $10,000 Bribe To Help Transfer Liquor License: US Attorney
“Corruption by law enforcement officials strikes at the heart of government,” attorneys said at the former chief's sentencing.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Reston Association Names Permanent CEO After Unanimous Board Vote
Reston Association's board unanimously approved a contract naming interim CEO Peter Lusk as the organization's permanent CEO.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Jersey City, NJ|
Jersey City Pulling City Funds From Citizens Bank Over Delaney Hall Financing: Officials
While Citizens Bank announced Friday that it will no longer finance two companies building prisons, a local protest is planned.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|
Woodbridge Seeks To Close Keasbey Firehouse
The Keasbey firehouse is fighting this, and hired a lawyer.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|
Why 3,000 People Are Lying Quietly On The Lawn At Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Inside the sound bath that’s drawing thousands to Brooklyn.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield TPZ To Hold Hearings On Traffic Studies, Business District Zoning Updates
The Town Plan and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet next week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Fredericksburg, VA|
Fredericksburg Woman Indicted In Alleged Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy
Fredericksburg woman indicted in federal fentanyl conspiracy case after prosecutors alleged she moved drug proceeds and shipments.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|
Get Your Mask: South Jersey Doctors Say Don't Underestimate Canadian Wildfire Haze
The smoke from wildfires in Canada is not the same as that of a nearby building fire.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|
Chicken Fast-Food Franchise Coming To Bolingbrook: Reports
The business announced in June that it has a seven-unit development agreement for the Chicago area.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
'Hard To Believe It's 30 Years': An Uncle Remembers The Night TWA Flight 800 Went Down Off Long Island
For John Seaman, of Families of TWA Flight 800, returning to Smith Point is like a time warp. All the memories come back vividly.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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Upper East Side, NY|
UES Legionnaires' Victims Prepare Lawsuits As Outbreak Reaches 67 Cases
An Upper East Side man remains intubated while another begins a long recovery, their lawyer says.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
'Dream Job': Veteran Sportswriter, Recruiting Expert Andrew Bone Joins Yea Alabama
Longtime sportswriter Andrew Bone will soon begin telling stories about University of Alabama athletics from a different perspective.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Greater Alexandria, VA|
NoVA Man Indicted On 5 Federal Counts After Guns, 26 Pounds Of Meth Seized
A Northern Virginia man was indicted after investigators reported finding guns and more than 26 pounds of suspected meth.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Canton, MI|
Metro Detroit Sports Bar Closing Down This Month
"This was not an easy decision," staff said in a statement.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
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McLean, VA|
Fairfax School Board Bans Devices For Youngest Students, Advances Broader Tech Restrictions
Fairfax school leaders banned devices for pre-K and kindergarten students and approved new limits on AI, YouTube and personal devices.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Suspects Lured Elderly Woman Out Of Fremont Apartment Before Robbing Her: Police
Police say the suspects injured the woman during the robbery.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Suspect's Escape Plan Ends With Him Begging to Be Rescued From Storm Drain: Police
Fremont police say the suspect had outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|
Scotch Plains Fourth Grader Discovers A Revolutionary War Story In Her Own Backyard
Zianna Patel’s essay about her hometown’s history earned her recognition in Congressman Tom Kean’s anniversary contest.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
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Ocean City, NJ|
Beach Tags Could Be Coming To This Free NJ Beach
One of the few completely free beaches in New Jersey may start charging.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Plainfield Fest Will Continue Despite Unhealthy Air Quality: Organizers
The three-day festival and carnival is planned at Bott Park this summer, a change from the event's previous home in downtown Plainfield.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|
Westport P&Z Advances Saugatuck Marina Zoning review
The commission also heard a pre-application proposal for 165-unit Riverside Avenue development project.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|
'Beloved' Grayslake Central Athlete ID'd As Teen Killed In Drowning
Brayan Monzanga, 15, was remembered as a three-sport athlete who touched the lives of classmates, teammates and community members.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
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San Rafael, CA|
Protest Planned At Major Pet Store In Marin County Calling For End To Live Animal Sales
Animal rights activists say the demonstration is part of a broader campaign to expand California's restrictions on retail animal sales.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Debates New Zoning Rules For Activity Centers
Fairfax City weighs new activity-center zoning rules as council members debate density, height, parking and public benefits.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|
Guilford Selectmen To Review Sidewalk Contracts, Flood Control Funding, Fire Boat Project
Here's a preview of the upcoming Guilford Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|
Arlington Event Launches Virginia Campaign To Reverse Federal Health Care Cuts
Arlington leaders joined health care advocates Friday to call for restoring Medicaid funding and ACA tax credits.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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